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Shayan Jahangir: USA's key wicketkeeper-batsman and 2026 T20 World Cup star batter

Shayan Jahangir is a right-handed batsman and off-spin bowler who made his full U.S. Senior debut at 15 years old. He is known for his boundary-hitting and has taken on the added responsibility of team captain. In 2017, he became the highest paid franchise cricketer in U.S. history. He made his ODI debut in November 2022 and his T20I debut in May 2024. He has played for the Barbados Royals, United States, and MI New York.

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Full Name
Shayan Jahangir
Place Of Birth
Karachi, Pakistan
Born
December 24, 1994
Country
United States
Role
Batter
Batting Style
Right-Handed
Bowling Style
Right arm Medium fast
Hobbies
Travelling, Working out
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Nepal vs United States of America · Match 109 ODI May 22, 2026 27 34 1 2 79.41
Scotland vs United States of America · Match 108 ODI May 20, 2026 37 34 5 2 108.82
Nepal vs United States of America · Match 106 ODI May 16, 2026 6 15 0 0 40.00
Scotland vs United States of America · Match 105 ODI May 14, 2026 4 7 1 0 57.14
United States of America vs Namibia · 26th Match, Group A T20I February 15, 2026 22 18 2 1 122.22
United States of America vs Netherlands · 21st Match, Group A T20I February 13, 2026 20 14 1 2 142.86

Shayan Jahangir’s Bio

From a young age, Steven Taylor was recognized for his immense talent. Consequently, he made his full U.S. Senior debut at just 15 years old. Taylor is a tall, powerfully built opening batsman who thrives on boundary-hitting, particularly in the region between square leg and
cover. He was the team’s part-time wicket-keeper for several seasons but has since transitioned into a more than capable off-spin bowler. Taylor’s importance to the team is undeniable. His ability to score big hundreds at a blistering pace effectively takes the game away from the opposition. In more recent times, he has taken on the added responsibility of team captain. In 2017, Taylor became the highest paid franchise cricketer in U.S. history when the Guyana Amazon Warriors secured his services for $30,000 in the CPL draft.

Debuts In International Cricket

  • ODI– November 20, 2022 vs Namibia at Windhoek
  • T20I– May 25, 2024 vs Bangladesh at Prairie View

Team Played For

  • International: United States of America (USA), Pakistan Under-19s
  • Franchise/Domestic: MI New York, Seattle Orcas, Barbados Royals/Tridents, Dubai Capitals, Chicago Kingsmen, Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen, Pakistan International Airlines

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Key Records And Statistics

  • ODI: 32 matches, 795 runs, average ~33, high score of 100* against Nepal in the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier
  • T20I: 22 matches, 462 runs, average 30.80, strike rate 135.88
  • Career Highlights: Highest-paid franchise cricketer in U.S. history (as of 2017). Known for high-impact innings, including a T20 century in 2025. 

Awards And Achievements

  • Member of the 2026 T20 World Cup squad for the USA
  • Recognized as a prominent power-hitter and key batter for USA in T20I (ranked #95) and ODIs
  • Often cited as a reliable, high-impact player in the middle/top orde

Trophy/champions

  • Participated in the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifiers
  • Part of the squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup